Florida education news: John Hopkins Middle School, teacher 'tenure,' field trips and more

ACADEMICS AGAIN: After a year of chaos, John Hopkins Middle School in Pinellas has become a more disciplined campus again. Visit the Gradebook at noon for an interview with principal Barry Brown. (Times file photo)

EDUCATION FUNDING: Florida Senate president Mike Haridopolos says the state spends more than half its general revenue on public education. Politifact Florida says he's right.

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Gradebook features education articles and insights on schools in Florida, focusing on Tampa Bay area schools. What's the latest from the Florida Department of Education? How is the FCAT being used to compare Florida schools? What's going on in Tampa Bay schools? Get an insider's view from the Times education reporting team.